D A Smith Middle School vs Joseph W Lisenby Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
D A Smith Middle School
Ozark · Public middle · Grades 6–8
388 students
Joseph W Lisenby Primary School
Ozark · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
494 students
| Measure | D A Smith Middle School Ozark, Alabama | Joseph W Lisenby Primary School Ozark, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #150 of 263 | #491 of 699 |
| National rank | #10041 of 15,369 | #35978 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 388 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.6% | 71.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | – |
| Math proficiency | 38% | – |
| city | Ozark | Ozark |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •D A Smith Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.0 vs 33.9).
- •D A Smith Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.6% vs 71.1%).
- •D A Smith Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.0).
- •Joseph W Lisenby Primary School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 388.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is D A Smith Middle School better than Joseph W Lisenby Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), D A Smith Middle School ranks higher (39.0 vs 33.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are D A Smith Middle School and Joseph W Lisenby Primary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Ozark and Ozark in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
D A Smith Middle School: 388. Joseph W Lisenby Primary School: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do D A Smith Middle School and Joseph W Lisenby Primary School rank in Alabama?
D A Smith Middle School is 150th of 263 and Joseph W Lisenby Primary School is 491st of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).